General Information
Revision date
2017-10-25
Product name
2-BUTANONE, BUTANONE
Product Synonyms
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
CAS No.
78-93-3
REACH No
01-2119457290-43-XXXX
supplier name
ALCOHOLS LTD
Emergency telephone
+44(0) 1270 502891
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ALCOHOLS LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
msds@alcohols.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
Physical hazards
Flam. Liq. 2 - H225
Health hazards
Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 STOT SE 3 - H336
Environmental hazards
Not Classified
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
67/548/EEC or Xi;R36. F;R11. R66,R67. 1999/45/EC) Human health Irritating to eyes. May cause serious eye damage. Prolonged or repeated contact with skin may cause irritation, redness and dermatitis. May cause skin sensitisation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Spray/mists may cause respiratory tract irritation. In high concentrations, vapours may be irritating to the respiratory system. In high concentrations, vapours and spray mists are narcotic and may cause headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea. In case of overexposure, organic solvents may depress the central nervous system causing dizziness and intoxication, and at very high concentrations unconsciousness and death. See Section 11 for additional information on health hazards. Environmental Not considered as an environmental hazard according to CLP criteria Physicochemical The product is highly flammable. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapours are heavier than air and may travel along the floor and accumulate in the bottom of containers. Vapours may be ignited by a spark, a hot surface or an ember.
2.2 Label elements
EC number 201-159-0
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. P240 Ground/ bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating /lighting/…/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P313 Get medical advice/ attention. P337 If eye irritation persists: P370+P378 In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with national regulations.
Supplemental label elements
EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. information P233 Keep container tightly closed
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any substances classified as PBT or vPvB.